Kingston’s Journey

“He didn’t even hug me goodbye.” Those were the words I sputtered out to my wife after our son, Kingston, walked into his kindergarten class for the first time. In all fairness to him, the lack of a hug didn’t come from any place of ill-intent. He was just so excited, that taking another five... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

September 2, 2019

Fall treks in MHC

Any time is a great time to venture through Martinsville-Henry County, VA, but the fall adds a little something extra. Breathe in the fresh air and unwind while you take in the scenery and the fun. From our award-wining trails to our high-octane events, make this season your season to explore MHC. Take a hike.... Read More

Health, Local

August 21, 2019

Halifax Restaurant Week

It was the famed English writer Virginia Woolf who said it best, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well.” We couldn’t agree more, Ms. Woolf. If you are looking to dine well, make a reservation during Halifax County’s annual Restaurant Week, and we assure you that everything else... Read More

Local, People

August 8, 2019

Family Time

“Think of your family today and every day thereafter, don’t let the busy world of today keep you from showing how much you love and appreciate your family.”–Josiah Life can be pretty hectic. I know mine can be. Between my job with Showcase, being vice mayor, serving on numerous committees, coaching tee-ball and everything in... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

August 6, 2019

Local Socials

How social media is making dreams come true Social media began its reign in the late 1990s and continues to grow in popularity almost 20 years later. It is said that on average people spend around 2 hours in one day on various social media channels, which roughly translates to 30 days in a year.... Read More

Local, People, Young Professionals

July 30, 2019

What is energetic anatomy and how does it affect your wellbeing?

How many times have you said or heard the phrase, “I just don’t have the energy today”? I’m pretty sure we’ve all been there. For the most part, we have a general understanding of what it feels like to be energized or to be drained. Unfortunately, because we all live busy lives a lot of... Read More

A Better You, Health, Local, Mental Health

July 24, 2019

Bold strategies yielding big results for Danville

Take a drive into the heart of Danville and you will come to the point where two historic districts — downtown and the Tobacco Warehouse District — are tied together by the Dan River. Nine years ago, city leaders bet they could better develop the two areas if they were marketed as one. With this... Read More

Local

July 18, 2019

The Comeback City

“I’m coming home, coming home. Tell the world, I’m coming home.” Do you remember that song from Diddy? It came out in 2010, the same year I came home to Danville after a few years of living in Richmond while attending VCU. I think about it often. When I moved back to Danville, our city... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something